The right-hander from Van Buren, Ark. pitched in 29 games last season as a sophomore, and was tied for third in the Southeastern Conference with an earned run average of 2.43. He also held opposing batters to an average of .230, 12th in the SEC.

"He's an unsung hero on our pitching staff, for sure last year and he will be again this year," said Dave Jorn, the Razorbacks pitching coach. "He gets overlooked but he may have been one of our MVP's last year."

Of course, that season ended with a trip to the College World Series, where the Diamond Hogs finished third.

Moore is one of the key parts in the bullpen on the 2013 pitching staff, which is considered the strength of the team and a key reason why Arkansas was the preseason no. 1-ranked team in the nation.

"He's confident in himself and he's got a gift and a talent of sinking a baseball," Jorn said. "When you keep the ball on the ground you've got a chance to win some games."

Moore is known for ability to get ground ball outs in key situations, and also as the leader for the team's bible study sessions. He is very outspoken when it comes to his faith and enjoys being a spiritual adviser to his teammates.

"As an athlete, we have this responsibility of being kind of a role model," Moore said. "It's really about how you use it. As far as my faith, I love that the guys kind of look at me being that role model. My mindset is: follow me while I follow Christ."

"He's our spiritual leader on this team," said junior pitcher Barrett Astin. "Brandon just has a passion for Christ and he just helps guys live their life and balance their life the right way through baseball."

That role has earned him the respect of his teammates, and they trust him as someone they can turn to for guidance.

"He's there for you whenever you need him," said junior catcher Jake Wise. "You can text him whenever, you can call him whenever, he'll show up and he'll be there for you. He's a great leader in that way. He's always ready to talk to you and help you out in any way or form."

In the locker room, different players have assumed the presence of a big brother over the years, and the players say that Moore has taken up that mantle.

"Brandon has stepped up and he has taken over that role amazingly," said senior outfielder Matt Vinson. "The spirit and the attitude around the locker room is great and I feel like a lot of that has to do with Brandon."

As long as he is in a Razorback uniform, Brandon Moore helps his team become winners on the field, and strives to help others reach higher heights in life.